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Epic Graphic Novel Crafts: 4D An Augmented Reading Crafts Experience

by Marne VENTURA
9781543506884. ea vol: 32p. (Next Chapter Crafts 4D). further reading. photos. websites. Capstone. Jan. 2018. lib. ed. $29.32.
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Gr 4–8—This series makes use of a novel theme—and is a natural fit for book clubs or language arts classrooms. Be forewarned, there is a fair amount of book-destroying going on here: pages from old books are used as materials in many of the eight to 10 projects per volume, and three projects use a book's cover. Directions are nicely laid out and easy to follow, and the 4-D content is a mixed bag of process demonstrations, templates, and sidebar information. The titles rely heavily on craft store supplies such as premade canvases, embroidery hoops, or a tiny bottle. Some tricky steps are inadequately explained, with no visual support. However, Epic Graphic Novel Crafts shines, with manga-inspired projects and a recipe for homemade mochi.
VERDICT Good curriculum and leisure reading tie-in crafts involving some interesting techniques. Select as needed.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2018

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